Welcome to the Port of Dover

Originally established in 1606, the principal activities of the Dover Harbour Board (DHB) are to administer and maintain the Port of Dover and its facilities and to develop resources to meet future demands.

The Port of Dover is Europe’s busiest ferry port, a vital international gateway for the movement of passengers and trade. It is also an award-winning cruise port, the second busiest in the UK and hosts some of the world’s most prestigious cruise lines. Other successful businesses include a cargo terminal, a top award-winning marina and several niche activities. The business mix is diverse.

Who Are We?

1st Aug 2015

Operation Stack Lifted @18:15hrs on 01.08.15
Operation Stack has now been lifted on the M20 coast bound following ongoing disruption in Calais and the Channel Tunnel. The Port of Dover remains open for business with P&O Ferries operatin...

31st Jul 2015

Port delivers more despite ongoing challenges
Whilst images of vast numbers of freight vehicles waiting on the M20 might give the impression that things are not moving, yesterday the Port of Dover handled almost 8,500 of them, over 3% more t...

30th Jul 2015

Confederation of British Industry (CBI): Responding to Calais disruption
Highlighting the impact to business of the ongoing situation in Calais. ...

28th Jul 2015

P&O Ferries Update on situation at Calais
IN an update for customers on the situation at Calais, Janette Bell, Commercial Director at P&O Ferries, said: "We are aware of the Foreign Office advice that cross-Channel customers sho...

QUITE SIMPLY: The commitment is to be the Best Port in the World for the benefit of our customers and community